Definition of "Continental"

Synonym of European (including insular Europe, such as Britain, Ireland)

1. (UK) Alternative form of continental, continental European.

   1. (UK) Alternative form of continental (pertaining to the European Union).  examples

(historical, US, UK) Pertaining to the colonies of British North America covered by the Continental Congress.

Synonym of European (a denizen of Europe)

1. (UK) A denizen of continental Europe

   1. (UK) A denizen of the European Union  examples

(historical, US, UK) A denizen of the colonies of British North America covered by the Continental Congress.